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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266, 34,867.08 and 14,087.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266, 34,867.08 and 14,087.76 is: 19,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266 : 34,867.08 = 14,087.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266/34,867.08 = 14,087.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266x = 34,867.08 × 14,087.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266x = 491,199,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,199,054.94/25,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.11

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